It used to be that when you opened the hood you could actually see the ground on either side of the engine. No more. Here's the engine compartment of the 2015 Lexus LS460. Somewhere in there is a 386-horsepower V8. less

It used to be that when you opened the hood you could actually see the ground on either side of the engine. No more. Here's the engine compartment of the 2015 Lexus LS460. Somewhere in there is a 386-horsepower ... more

It used to be that when you opened the hood you could actually see... Photo-8078047.110777 - seattlepi.com

Inside the LS460 we drove, there is still the overwhelming atmosphere of cosseting. And you can find this, specifically, in the switch gear. In addition to the dozens of switches and buttons you already expect, there are also some you wouldn’t ordinarily look for. less

Inside the LS460 we drove, there is still the overwhelming atmosphere of cosseting. And you can find this, specifically, in the switch gear. In addition to the dozens of switches and buttons you already expect, ... more

Inside the LS460 we drove, there is still the overwhelming... Photo-8078051.110777 - seattlepi.com

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The 2015 Lexus LS460.

The 2015 Lexus LS460.

The 2015 Lexus LS460. Photo-8078052.110777 - seattlepi.com

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On the door, near the driver seat memory switches (now made for three differently sized drivers), is a switch for adjusting the height of the seat belt over your shoulder.

On the door, near the driver seat memory switches (now made for three differently sized drivers), is a switch for adjusting the height of the seat belt over your shoulder.

On the door, near the driver seat memory switches (now made for... Photo-8078053.110777 - seattlepi.com

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On the left side of the front passenger’s seat back are two switches – one to adjust the seat back itself, the other move the seat back and forth. It’s a sop to being polite – the driver adjusts the seat to make room for rear seat passengers. less

On the left side of the front passenger’s seat back are two switches – one to adjust the seat back itself, the other move the seat back and forth. It’s a sop to being polite – the driver adjusts the ... more

On the left side of the front passenger’s seat back are two... Photo-8078054.110777 - seattlepi.com